Elizabeth Njambi is the driving force behind Wakili.sha Initiative, a non‑profit dedicated to ensuring children in conflict with the law in Kenya receive free legal representation, mentorship, and advocacy. Her passion for justice was born during her time at the University of Nairobi’s legal aid clinic, where she witnessed firsthand how poverty and unstable family backgrounds severely limited young people’s access to justice. That experience, combined with her win in the prestigious HiiL Innovative Justice Challenge, inspired her to launch Wakili.sha—named from “wakili,” Swahili for lawyer ,to bring legal empowerment into juvenile justice

But Elizabeth’s approach goes beyond courtroom advocacy. She views each child as more than a case file hence through Wakili.sha’s rehabilitative programs, she offers mentorship, talent development, and ongoing support within juvenile correctional centers. She also hosts the Wakili.sha Podcast, where she and her team share real stories from youth, parents, and justice actors, blending hard truths with moments of lighthearted connection . Elizabeth’s mission is deeply personal: transforming the justice system into one that sees children through lenses of empathy, potential, and restoration, not stigma.